Paul Dugdale
About Paul Dugdale
Paul Dugdale is a T&I Project Management Engineer at Tronox in Australind, Western Australia, with over 30 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation across various industries. He has held multiple roles in project management and construction supervision, particularly within the chemical industry.
Work at Tronox
Paul Dugdale has been employed at Tronox as a T&I Project Management Engineer since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to various projects in Australind, Western Australia, leveraging his extensive background in project management within the chemical industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Project Engineer at Tronox for eight months in 2019, further solidifying his expertise in managing multi-discipline projects.
Education and Expertise
Paul Dugdale holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics from the University of Southern Queensland, which he completed between 2007 and 2014. He also achieved an Advanced Certificate in Industrial Electrotechnology from Polytechnic West (TAFE) - Thornlie Campus. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate IV in Business - Frontline Management from the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) from 2006 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation.
Background in Electrical and Instrumentation
With over 30 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation, Paul Dugdale has held significant roles in construction supervision and project management, particularly within the chemical industry. His career includes positions as an Instrument/Electrical Technician and Project Engineer at Cristal, where he worked for several years in various capacities. He has also gained experience in the Food & Beverage and Mineral Sands mining industries.
Career Progression and Roles
Paul Dugdale's career began with apprenticeships in Electrical Fitting/Mechanic and Instrument Fitting at Lion from 1989 to 1993. He then worked at SKILLED Group and Cristal in various technician and supervisory roles. His progression included positions such as Instrument/Electrical Project Supervisor and Senior Project Engineer at Cristal, where he managed projects from 2011 to 2019. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project management and technical operations.
Professional Experience in Project Management
Paul Dugdale has accumulated over 10 years of experience managing multi-discipline projects in the chemical industry. His experience includes 3.5 years specifically in construction supervision and management. His roles have involved overseeing complex projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating various technical teams to achieve project objectives.